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Originally Posted by maggiefromnj  |
We have this type, too...don't think it's this brand, though:
Partly paraphrased from maggiefromnj:
I, too, take them off because I don't want them matting their hair...although so far this has not been a problem, and I think they are more comfy without them, thought they don't really seem bothered by them. These are truly "step-in" harnesses. I can lay them down and they can put one foot on each side of the center strap...though they are usually too excited and I advance to Plan B, then the buckles/latch come up and connect on their backs...clip the lead to the dual D-rings and your done. In a hurry, leave the lead clipped to 1 D-ring...if you have time, clip the other D-ring, too. There are similar styles that go over the head and buckle. I do not like the harness to go over their heads...that's why I only buy this "bra" type. It really is quick and easy, and if they never learn to pick up each foot and put it in the hole, (Plan B) stick each of your hands up through one hole, grip each of the pups legs with a hand, raise pup onto hind legs a bit, pop the legs through, settle pup back on all fours and snap the clip over his back...very fast and easy! Kind of like fixing the 'finger string" on a yo-yo. Incidentally, I do the handle of the lead the same way on my wrist...I pull the lead back through the hand hole, making it into a second loop and put that loop over my wrist. If pup tugs, the loop tightens around my wrist and won't slip off or out of my hand. There are also same type harnesses with velcro...some much wider and made out of fabric. To remove the harness, squish the clip with your fingers, harness drops to the floor, pup steps (bounces...lol) away. Again, for speed, leave 1 D-ring attached to the lead for next time. Only downsides I have found so far are if the harness is too big or not properly adjusted...a smart pup might wriggle out, and pinching your fingers when squishing the clip to remove...owie! I don't really like the skinny band width, but mine do not chew at the skinny harnesses like they have done with the wider ones, they will wear them for hours without apparent discomfort, and they fit beautifully and almost undetectably under (most?) clothes. They come in almost infinite colors, have matching leads available, and because they are so skinny, after I put the harness on, I brush their hair out smoothly around and through the harness. You can barely tell they are wearing them. I am not sure if I have pix or not. They are also pretty inexpensive.
